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Quotation from The Old Regime and the Revolution by Alexis de Tocqueville
“Let me tell you that this kingdom of France is governed by thirty intendants.”
The Old Regime and the Revolution, Book II, ch. 2, trans. John Bonner
John Law's remark to the Marquis d'Argenson, quoted to show the reach of royal administration.
Citation: "Let me tell you that this kingdom of France is governed by thirty intendants." — Alexis de Tocqueville, The Old Regime and the Revolution, Book II, ch. 2, trans. John Bonner. (id tocqueville-old-regime-q5)
Portrait: Alexis de Tocqueville, Théodore Chassériau, Public domain.
